What kind of engine did the Mercury Topaz have?

Ford designed and made two engines and automatic /manual transmissions that were only ever available on the Mercury Topaz, and its re-badged and re-branded Ford cousin, the Tempo. Topaz and Tempo introduced many new design concepts and features that would become standard on many future Ford’s and other automobile manufacturer’s cars in a few years.

When did the Ford Tempo Topaz come out?

Both models were introduced in late 1983 for the 1984 model year; the compact Topaz and Ford Tempo were early examples of the design philosophy that would bring about the revolutionary 1986 Ford Taurus and Mercury Sable. Topaz and Tempo both were based on the Escort-derived CE14 platform.

When did the Mercury Topaz get a facelift?

The Topaz received a major redesign in 1988, whereas the coupe was facelifted instead. This car had an improved interior, as well as an even more aerodynamic and upscale exterior.

What was the difference between the Ford Zephyr and the Topaz?

The Topaz had a very aerodynamic design, and unlike its Zephyr predecessor, it was front-wheel-drive. Topaz focused on comfort and convenience, and Ford, by making Topaz FWD made interior space much larger than it would have been if the Topaz and Tempo were rear-wheel-drive.

Ford designed and made two engines and automatic /manual transmissions that were only ever available on the Mercury Topaz, and its re-badged and re-branded Ford cousin, the Tempo. Topaz and Tempo introduced many new design concepts and features that would become standard on many future Ford’s and other automobile manufacturer’s cars in a few years.

Both models were introduced in late 1983 for the 1984 model year; the compact Topaz and Ford Tempo were early examples of the design philosophy that would bring about the revolutionary 1986 Ford Taurus and Mercury Sable. Topaz and Tempo both were based on the Escort-derived CE14 platform.

The Topaz received a major redesign in 1988, whereas the coupe was facelifted instead. This car had an improved interior, as well as an even more aerodynamic and upscale exterior.

The Topaz had a very aerodynamic design, and unlike its Zephyr predecessor, it was front-wheel-drive. Topaz focused on comfort and convenience, and Ford, by making Topaz FWD made interior space much larger than it would have been if the Topaz and Tempo were rear-wheel-drive.